“The Don’t IEP Alone Academy was honestly more than I expected. As a certified special education teacher that saw my students being pushed through the system and now having two of my own children ...

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The argument? That education should be left to the states.

Welcome to the IEP Goals and Accommodations Bank, a carefully curated resource designed to make crafting effective, measurable IEP goals and choosing supports a whole lot easier. Whether you’re a ...

Well, one week into this and we have a lot to do. Here’s what to know about what happened this week: This week has been a whirlwind of changes in federal policies, especially concerning Diversity, ...

In this episode of “Don’t IEP Alone,” host Lisa Lightner welcomes back attorney Laura Hennigan to discuss the complex and ever-evolving landscape of special education and disability rights in the ...

Packed with straight talk, actionable tips, and a sprinkle of cursing, the Don’t IEP Alone Podcast tackles the toughest special education challenges head-on. Tune in and empower yourself with the ...

Maybe it’s because my kids are teens and tweens now, but I feel like I don’t hear as many parents talking about sign language anymore. When they were babies and toddlers, it was a trend to teach sign ...

Are you planning a Super Bowl party or another football-themed event? Looking for some free football bingo cards to print? Well, welcome! This football bingo game is a great way to involve all ages ...

In a recent post, I shared a bit of history about the Disability Rights Movement and how we got to where we are today. But I didn’t dive deep into Pennsylvania’s role—specifically, Pennhurst, the PARC ...

Let’s talk about community helpers. You know, those amazing folks who make our world go ’round—like firefighters, doctors, and even the friendly neighborhood mail carrier. If your kids are anything ...

“Well, Mrs. Lightner, we are not going to be making any changes to this IEP today.” Oh lordy. Do I remember that day! Kevin was still a toddler and it was one of my first IEP meetings. That woman ...